Ten months ago, we launched the alpha version of Atomic Mail. Today, we’re in beta – and we’ve crossed 1,000,000 registrations and now have over 150,000 monthly active users.
Every one of those active users joined in the last ten months. They’re staying with us as regular, returning users, and many recommend Atomic Mail to others.
Momentum is building, and we’re grateful.
What these numbers tell us
- Real, steady use. Many people who try Atomic Mail make it part of their daily routine.
- Privacy is going mainstream (finally!). This isn't a niche interest anymore. More and more people are discovering us every week.
- Word of mouth matters. Each month, more users join us organically, alongside growing engagement and retention. Recommendations from our first users are now a major source of new sign-ups, helping us build a reputation as the trustworthy, private alternative to Big Tech email.
How we got here
From day one, we’ve focused on five core principles:
- Security and privacy first. We protect your data at every layer. We don’t collect what we can’t defend, we don’t require personal details to sign up, and we don’t run ads – ever.
- Private email for everyone. End-to-end encryption and zero-access architecture are table stakes, not add-ons. Our core security features will always be free. Encryption is simple to use for everyone and works smoothly with any email provider, even if a recipient uses Gmail.
- Usability on par with mainstream email. We’re not building a niche tool. We are building a full replacement for traditional providers, because every email deserves maximum protection. That means fast onboarding, a modern, intuitive design, and reliable performance across all your devices.
- Building with our users. Our roadmap follows your feedback. We ask, we listen, and we refine quickly, so the product gets better where it matters most.
- A mission-driven team. Only people who believe in making privacy easy and affordable can move this fast with this much care. Our whole team is built around that mission, and it shows in the product.
How we’re funding growth
Until September 2025, Atomic Mail was funded by our initial investors and stakeholders. Thanks to our growing user base, we can now focus on monetisation and advanced feature deployment.
We’ve successfully launched our first set of paid features, marking our transition to a revenue-generating model. Now, we’re actively preparing to launch our first subscription plan for individuals. This plan will centre on a suite of productivity AI features to automate workflows, manage information, and significantly increase efficiency without compromising privacy.
At the same time, our team is building the foundation for our business (B2B) offering. We are actively developing the architecture for the features businesses need most, including:
- Custom domains: Allowing businesses to use Atomic Mail seamlessly with their own corporate identity.
- User management: Providing organizations with centralized control and administration.
- Integrated calendar: A key step toward a privacy-first productivity suite.
What’s next
This 1-million-user milestone is just the beginning. Here are our strategic priorities:
- Scale our infrastructure. To support our growing user base and ensure platform resilience, we are expanding our core infrastructure. This is essential for maintaining speed and reliability as we grow from one million to ten million users.
- Deepen trust. Your trust is our core asset. We will continue to build it not just through our privacy features, but through greater transparency in our operations and policies. Our users deserve to know how we operate and that their data is handled with uncompromising integrity.
- Launch powerful plans for individuals and businesses: Our focus is on creating real, sustainable value to support development. This includes the upcoming release of our paid plans for individual users, followed by team and business plans.
- Grow responsibly: We will manage our growth with disciplined execution. We are about building a sustainable, long-term business and prioritise durable revenue and capital efficiency over a growth-at-all-costs approach.
- Show the world that a truly private email is possible. We're working on offering advanced, end-to-end encryption that's easy to use, stays compatible with other systems, and feels as simple as regular email. We're setting a new, higher bar for privacy-first productivity.
A note to our community and prospective investors
To our users: thank you for trusting us with something as personal as your email. Your feedback and suggestions shape our roadmap more than anything else.
To prospective partners and investors: our focus is sustainable growth, consistent execution, and a clear monetization strategy that strengthens – not dilutes – our value proposition. Over the next few months, we will be scaling up our proven successful practices and extending Atomic Mail from a secure inbox to a broader, privacy-first productivity platform.
Help us grow: your review matters
If you are enjoying Atomic Mail, please take a moment to leave a review. Your voice helps us grow the Atomic Mail community, expand our team, and build even more tools that serve you.
You can:
- Download our mobile apps and leave a review on the App Store or Google Play
- Leave a review on Trustpilot | SourceForge | Product Hunt | GoodFirms
- Follow us on social media and support us by likes, comments, and reposts
📧 Contact us
Questions, ideas, support needs, partnerships, or investor inquiries – we’re here for you.
Write us: support@atomicmail.io
Thank you for being with us,
— The Atomic Mail Team
